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When do I start cleaning my babies teeth?
From the time your baby is born clean their gums with a damp wash cloth. Brush your child's teeth with a small soft bristled toothbrush and only a pea sized dab of toothpaste. back to top
When does "Teething" occur and what can I do?
Teething usually occurs from 6 months to 3 years of age. Erupting teeth can cause sore gums. Give your baby a teething ring, cool spoon, cold wet wash cloth, or rub your babies gums with your finger.
Is fluoride safe? What does it do?
Fluoride is safe at recommended levels. It is a simple, inexpensive, and effective method to prevent tooth decay. Fluoride works externally, affecting the outside of your tooth making the enamel stronger and more resistant to decay. It can also help to repair the early stages of tooth decay by remineralizing the enamel. Fluoride works internally on developing teeth still in the bone of the jaw, making them stronger.
Are thumbsucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child's teeth?
Thumb and pacifier sucking habits will generally only become a problem if they go on for a very long period of time. Most children stop these habits on their own, but if they are still sucking their thumbs or fingers when the permanent teeth arrive, a mouth appliance may be recommended.
How can I prevent decay caused by nursing?
Avoid nursing children to sleep or putting anything other than water in their bed-time bottle. Also, learn the proper way to brush and floss your child's teeth. Take your child to a dentist regularly to have his/her teeth and gumschecked.
Toothpaste: when should we begin using it and how much should we use?
Fluoridated toothpaste should be introduced when a child is 2-3 years of age. Prior to that, parents should clean the child's teeth with water and a soft-bristled toothbrush. When toothpaste is used after age 2-3, parents should supervise brushing and make sure the child uses no more than a pea-sized amount on the brush. Children should spit out excess toothpaste after brushing, not swallow it.
How can I prevent decay caused by nursing?
Avoid nursing children to sleep or putting anything other than water in their bed-time bottle. Also, learn the proper way to brush and floss your child's teeth. Take your child to a dentist regularly to have his/her teeth and gums checked. top
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